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Bug

Disabling the Services Directory should preserve access to layer level metadata through the Portal fro ArcGIS content.

Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000162207
SubmittedOctober 19, 2023
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found11.2
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2019 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

Disabling the Services Directory removes the HTML pages for viewing the services and the list of supported operations for each of the services. This includes viewing the layer metadata in HTML format. The metadata can is still fully accessible in JSON format (f=json). https://enterprise.arcgis.com/en/server/latest/administer/windows/disabling-the-services-directory.htm

Workaround

Change the format in the metadata request URL from f=html to f=json.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000162207

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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